Quality Technician I: Inspection & Process Improvement

Dover Corporation; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation is hiring a Quality Technician I in Iowa to analyze quality issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement across production processes and QA systems.

The role requires calibration oversight of inspection equipment and participation in process audits to ensure compliance with standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years' manufacturing experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• One year experience in a relevant quality role.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as tape measures, calipers, Inficon leak tester, Hipot stand tester, and PosiTest-paint thickness.

Responsibilities

• Review job reports to ensure all requirements are met.
• Address customer concerns and provide solutions.
• Educate production team on QC issues and safety; collaborate with managers to improve quality.
• Coordinate quality inspections with department managers and team leads.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of cases before shipment to meet specifications.
• Verify refrigeration components and case measurements before final assembly.
• Create corrective actions to meet specifications.
• Document issues and defects in the database.
• Create quality charts (Pareto, SPC) and monitor processes.
• Conduct process audits of methods, equipment, and materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Materials understanding

Quality role experience

Inspection equipment use

Education

High school diploma/GED

2 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Inficon leak tester

Hipot tester

PosiTest-thickness

Job description

Dover Corporation is hiring a Quality Technician I in Iowa to analyze quality issues, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement across production processes and QA systems.

The role requires calibration oversight of inspection equipment and participation in process audits to ensure compliance with standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this hands-on position.